CIEE-Seoul: Yonsei University
Program Details
| Program Location |
Seoul, South Korea
|
| Sponsor |
CIEE |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 31033
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| To Be Announced |
| Current Program Dates |
| Fall 2023 |
08/23/23 to
12/22/23 |
| Past Dates |
|
Spring 2023 |
02/21/23 to
06/22/23 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
CIEE's Arts & Sciences' program is at Yonsei University, the most prestigious private institution of higher education in Korea. Packed with people, it’s no wonder Seoul is the capital and largest city in South Korea. A vibrant business and financial hub, Seoul also brims with culture, with more than 100 museums, numerous religious monuments, parks, markets, festivals, sports teams, and the Gyeongbok and Changdeok palaces.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
CIEE.
Eligibility
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: If you hold a passport from a non-OECD country, you will have an additional requirement for enrolling at Yonsei University, and will need to complete your application early to ensure receiving your Certificate of Enrollment in a timely manner. Please reach out to Oksana (omaksimov@purdue.edu) if you have questions.
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
College of Health and Human Sciences] [
College of Science] [
Polytechnic Institute]
Specifically from:
PSY (HHS) and CNIT (TECH)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Housing
Students have the option of living in homestays or campus dorms. Students living with a host family will receive daily breakfast and dinner.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
The program fee includes tuition, on-site orientation, and cultural activities and excursions. Students choosing to live with a host family will also receive two meals per day.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Spring 2024
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$15,332.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.10 |
| Housing |
$3,000.00 |
| Insurance |
$194.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,250.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$150.00 |
| Visa |
$124.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$300.00 |
| Meals |
$2,261.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$480.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
CIEE has scholarships available, more information can be found
HERE.
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
